CONTRACT Airborne Platform Software Engineer

We will be accepting applications through October 4, 2024 or until filled.

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As a Gogo Business Aviation CONTRACT Airborne Platform Software Engineer, you will be responsible for analyzing existing ARINC 429 software, developing Hardware and Software tools to test A429, particularly for performance and stress testing for Gogo BA airborne products on a Linux platform. You will be supporting development and quality of Gogo’s latest air-to-ground products. You will be part of an experienced development team that integrates closely with other teams across the company.

Do you want to work with people who are experts in their field and have fun working together?

COME ON BOARD THE GOGO BUSINESS AVIATION AIRBORNE PLATFORM SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TEAM!

How will you make a difference?

• Analyze existing ARINC 429 processing code on our airborne routers that interface with aircraft systems

• Create high and low-level design documentation 

• Conduct design reviews and participate in code inspections

• Develop specialized hardware and software tools to simulate the maximum A429 data rates.

• Use those tools to evaluate current software performance and make suggestions to improve the software and implement solutions to optimize software performance.

• Continually improve design, development, and test processes

• May participate in establishing and maintaining software build environment and source code repository for assigned projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience 

• 7-12 years of software development experience, preferably in a Linux or embedded systems environment

• This is a 6 month contract

Required Skills, Experience and Talents

• Deep understanding of ARINC 429 protocols

• Strong application development skills in Linux environments utilizing Python and/or Linux scripting languages, C/C++, and possibly Go

• Hardware design skills required to develop hardware test simulators

• Experience as a Software Engineer developing software and utilizing open-source packages in data communications and/or telecommunications systems

• Relevant software configuration management and tools skills using Git

• Knowledge of Linux container concepts, especially Docker related

Preferred Skills, Experience and Talents

• Experience with the Agile software development methodology and SAFe framework

• Has worked in Avionics and ARINC protocols

• Deep knowledge of the DO-178C certification process

• Can work to support products in the field

• Skilled in analyzing software performance

Equal Pay Disclosure(s)

Contract Pay Rate:

88.00 - 110.00 USD Hourly

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Gogo is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, working in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept of Equal Employment opportunity.

Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition, or disability.

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